Back at War? Why the US struck Iran once more | DW News

The US has launched fresh strikes on Iran as tensions between Washington and Tehran continue to escalate. President Donald Trump has vowed to restore a naval blockade on Iranian ports and impose a 20% toll on cargo passing through the Strait of Hormuz. Are the two countries now sliding back into open conflict?

Anthony Howard speaks to military expert Marina Miron of King’s College London about the latest developments. DW Business reporter Stephen Beardsley explains what the crisis could mean for global trade, oil prices and the wider economy.

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Chapters:
0:00 US-Iran: Back at war?
 
3:30 Why the last truce failed
 
5:20 Trump’s next move on Iran
 
10:00 What happens if Hormuz stays closed?
 
11:40 Can markets handle another shock?
 
15:00 When will oil prices spike?

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